Concerns over Fabian Delph’s fitness mean Manchester City are looking at signing Shakhtar Donetsk’s 24-year-old Brazilian midfielder Fred now rather than waiting until the summer. (Manchester Evening News)

Arsenal initially wanted PSG’s Lucas Moura on loan but are now in talks over a permanent deal for him as they compete with rivals Tottenham for the player. (Express)

Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe says the return of English winger Junior Stanislas, 28, and Norway striker Joshua King, 26, from injury is like having two new signings. (Bournemouth Echo)

UEFA could bring in rules which will act as a form of “luxury tax” to stop the world’s richest clubs signing all the best players. (Telegraph)

Former England and Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard, 39, is in talks to become the next Oxford United manager. (Sun)

The Football Association is allowing Peter Beardsley to study for his UEFA A licence, despite him being on a period of leave as Newcastle Under-23s coach while the club investigate allegations of racism and bullying made against him. (Times – subscription required)